Stepping to the Spring Side

Blanid Top, $17.99, Go Jane; Peach Cobbler Necklace, $14, All The Rage; Sand Dollar Earrings, $21, All The Rage; Straw Foldover Clutch, $28, Urban Outfitters; Porridge Box Pleat Skirt, $138, Girlshop; Perfect Pixie Bracelets, $12, All The Rage; J. Renee 'Kandace' Pump, $89.95, Nordstrom

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Tux Shorts

Backwards Zebra Earrings, $6, All The Rage; Catherine Malandrino Buttoned Halter, $195, Active Endeavors; Carolee 'Drama' Stretch Bracelet, $85, Nordstrom; Charles David 'Chapman Large' Hobo Bag, $346, Nordstrom; Sateen and Silk Tuxedo Shorts, $49, PlasticLand; Steven by Steve Madden 'Lollyy' Pumps, $99.95, Nordstrom

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The PERFECT outfit...to me!!

4 in. Hoops, $5,99, Girl Props, 'I Shop' Tee, $21, 80s Purple; Dooney & Bourke 'Mambo Medium' Duffle Bag, $175, Nordstrom; Converse Chuck Taylor Double Tongue Prints, $42, Zappos; Piper Grinded Flares, $39.50, Alloy

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Reader Suggestion: Mod Inspired

Nod to the Mod Earrings, $10, All the Rage; Cotton Voile Dress, $312, Active Endeavors; Franchi 'Liz' Tie Wraparound clutch. $218, Nordstrom; Anne Klein New York 'Alex' Slingbacks, $275, Nordstrom

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Just because!

Heart Earrings, $12.99, GirlProps; Lux Pieced Contrast Print Voile Top, $24.99, Urban Outfitters; Betseyville by Betsey Johnson 'Eye Love Betsey' Hobo Bag, $175, Nordstrom; Pintucked Tier Ruffle Skirt, $21.50, Wet Seal; Interlocked Bangles, $15, All The Rage; Cole Haan 'Kalla' Thong, $100, Nordstrom

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Saturday option

Gentle Fawn History Top, $52, Plasticland; Aureate Hoops, $9, All The Rage; Hype 'Carmo' bag, $185, Nordstrom; Morgan Low-Rise Skinny Shorts, $29.50, Delia's; Golden Ballerina Bangle, $15, All The Rage; 'Monaco' sandal, $59.95, Nordstrom

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Night at the Opera

Once I was invited to an opera while I was do a little work/vacay in NYC. It was very interesting, in a good way! One of the only difficulties I had, other than understanding what they were singing about, was deciding what to wear.

I ended up wearing a long and gorgeous eggplant colored gown I found at a Macy's the day of. After observing the other ladies in attendance, dressing for a night at the opera is like a classy and sophisticated upgrade from prom and rapidly approaching an awards' red carpet. Really fun for those of us who don't get to dress up much!

Anyway, here is a sleek and simple look that is more than opera appropriate.

Estate Earrings, $24.99, Girl Props; Crinkle Chiffon Gown, $340, Nordstrom; Shield of Diamonds Ring, $14, All The Rage; Frame Pouch Clutch,$40, Nordstrom; Unlisted 'Uptown Girl' Sandal, $45, Macy's;

***NOTE FOR YOUR DATE: Don't want to wear a tux? Well, a black suit, white button down shirt and white tie will do just fine. The illusion of a tux without the fuss!

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Reader Suggestion: Thread Special Geo Print Dress

One of the hottest trends this season is printed dresses, but not necccesarily those light little floral dresses. Geometric print dresses are all the rage! However, it can be very difficult when trying to accessorize.

Here is a thought when working with bold, printed dress; try subtle color accessories (i.e shoes and bags). You don't want to take away from the dress, which should speak and standout by itself. Here is an example using a gorgeous dress suggested by one of you lovely readers.

Alfani 'Genova' Patent Clutch, $68, Macy's; Thread Social Geometric Trapezee Dress, $630, Intermix; Epoxy in The Middle earrings, $12, All The Rage; Nine West 'Obern' Pumps, $74.95, Nordstrom

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Another 'Short' Cut

Silver Dogtag Necklace, $24, All The Rage; Ruched Front Top, $16.50, Wet Seal; Metal Mosquitos, $14, All The Rage; Francesco Biasia 'StarCrazy' Soft Dome, $368, Nordstrom; Shafer Shorts, $20.99, Go Jane; Jeffrey Campbell 'Hertini 2' Pump, $74.95, Nordstrom; Diamond Coast Ring, $15, All The Rage

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Spring Chic!

Squashed Pea Earrings, $8, All The Rage; Cigana Print Kimono Top, $264, BlueBee; Nordstrom Ruched Clutch, $78, Nordstrom; BDG 5 Pocket Capri Skinny Jeans, $49, Urban Outfitters; Chunky Bangles of The Future, $17, All The Rage; Steve Madden 'Tillary' Ankle Strap Flats, $69, Macy's

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Spring and the City

This look is perfect for us city girls who still want a touch of "cutesy" to our step



Fortune Teller's Delight Necklace, $18, All the Rage Online; Scarlett Open Back Wrap Dress, $235, Intuition; Epoxy in the Middle Hoops, $12, All The Rage Online; Betsey Johnson "Ring Me Up Betsey" Hobo, $285, Macy's; BCBGirls 'Mika' Pump, $84.95, Nordstrom

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Reader Suggestion: Mixed Tulip Dress

LOVE this dress!!

Small Rhinestone Drop Earrings, $14, Urban Outfitters; The Found Pearl Necklace, $16, All The Rage; Mixed Tulip Dress, $37, Top Shop; Patent Headband, $5, Wet Seal; The Bat Cave Bracelet, $24, All The Rage; Crinkle Patent Peep Wedge, $24.50, Wet Seal; MAXX NEW YORK 'Bridle' Oversized Tote, $148, Nordstrom

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Earlier the engagement rings used to be exclusively a diamond ring or any other piece with diamonds in it. Today jewellery is much more stylish from pieces like brooches to body jewelry as well.

Bread and Butter dress

No words needed!

The New Pearl Necklace, $21, All The Rage; Bread and Butter Mini Pleated Dress, $172, Girlshop; Dress-Up Earrings, $13, All The Rage; Breaking the Chains Bracelet, $18, All The Rage; Juicy Couture Party Girl Fairy Tale Clutch, $295, Eluxury; MAXSTUDIO 'Foray' Pump, $158.95, Nordstrom

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Everything from the bracelets to the chains to the rings as well as the earrings constitute the style statement of an individual. This includes the wedding rings too.

Reader Suggestion: "Funky" High waisted skirts

One of your fab readers asked for me to find a high waisted skirts , that was a little more eccletic than the basic black, straight and simple ones.

Well, lucky for you I had a couple of really cute and different high waisted skirts bookmarked for possible future purchase, but since I love sharing the fashion finds here goes one!

Doble Cardigan, $88, Anthropologie; Seamless Camisole, $9.50, Wet Seal; Small Rhinestone Drops, $14, Urban Outfitters; Two Tone Bead Necklace, $16, Urban Outfitters; Miss Sixty Peep Toe Slingbacks, $180, Urban Outfitters; Gingham Belted High Waisted Pencil Skirt, $49, PlasticLand; Nina Handbag, $28.99, Shop Suey

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To get you through the weekend!

I am taking a little mini trip this weekend to Nashville to see a friend of mine get hitched, so I decided to throw a little look up to tie you over until next time!

By the way, if you have sent some look inquiries, I will start posting my suggestions on Monday. My inbox is holding all them all nice and snug!!
Queen Alaska Earrings, $10, All The Rage; Chocolate Satin Empire Babydoll Dress, $79, PlasticLand; Golden Web Bracelet, $18, All The Rage; Bead Frame Bag, $78, Nordstrom; Linea Paolo 'Lucerne' Sandal, $99.95, Nordstrom

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